Creating a TM retroactively

Question

Hi. I am a complete beginner and I've just finished my first project in Studio 2017. The client is asking me also for the TM, but I did not create it when I started the project nor can I seem to export it when I re-open the project. Any advice on what to do? Much obliged.

Lydia Simplicio · Answer

Hi Elio, 
 
One of the MAIN benefits of using Studio is the use of Translation Memory TM (otherwise you really are not getting even the basics benefits of using CAT. 
As a beginner, I would suggest that you always create a project and do not opt for single file translation- by using the project wizard- you will be prompted to add all your resources (TM/TB/Dictionaries etc.). 
The following "translate in 10 easy steps" would be useful to keep handy in the early days. 
 www.slideshare.net/.../translate-a-file-in-10-easy-steps-with-sdl-trados-studio-2015 
 
If you did not create a TM the first time round you can do this retrospectively 
 
 producthelp.sdl.com/.../EVTranslationMemoryActionsUpdate_the_TMwith_New_Translations.htm 
 
Kr 
 
Steve

Darren Ki-Fun · Answer

If the project you used to do the translation has a TM attached and enabled, you should be able to update that TM and export it/email it directly. 
 Check your project has a TM attached by going to Project settings and then navigating to the following window: 
 
 You should have a TM in that window, and all the tick boxes should be checked on it. If there's nothing there, you can create a new one by clicking Create... and running through the wizard that opens. 
 Once you've done that. You can update the TM by going to the Project View, right-clicking the project and selecting Batch Tasks/Update Main Translations Memories and running through that process. Once that's done, you can either go to the location your TM is saved in, and email that, or go back to the Project settings window above and choose the Export... button shown on the screenshot.

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Creating a TM retroactively